. Little Tom . uch crowds, that the leaves appeared all black. With difficulty, Tom crawled up after them and, finding a seat on a rosebud,watched them working. Those on the leaves were biting out little round pieces whichthey threw to the ground, where others were waiting. These at once put the greencircles over their heads like parasols and, in a long stream, hurried to the fence. Tomwanted to know what they were going to do with the leaves and called to Mirmexas he was passing near him. Mirmex answered that just then, he had no time; but,later, he would explain everything. Tom then asked Mi
. Little Tom . uch crowds, that the leaves appeared all black. With difficulty, Tom crawled up after them and, finding a seat on a rosebud,watched them working. Those on the leaves were biting out little round pieces whichthey threw to the ground, where others were waiting. These at once put the greencircles over their heads like parasols and, in a long stream, hurried to the fence. Tomwanted to know what they were going to do with the leaves and called to Mirmexas he was passing near him. Mirmex answered that just then, he had no time; but,later, he would explain everything. Tom then asked Mirmex to have him carried down to the ground, as he wishedto look at the other wonders of Paradise. »With pleasure,« answered Mirmex, »butperhaps you would like a horse to ride upon around the garden,« Before Tom couldreply, a beautiful, green steed jumped upon the rose bud. Tom climbed upon him,the grasshopper spread his wings, flew to the ground, and then, with great leaps,carried him to the poppy beds. 54. In the green shade among the high stalks, it was agreeably cool. Little Tom rodethrough this giant forest, above which flamed red and white blossoms like huge beauty of it all was enchanting. When Mirmex came to him, Tom spoke of theplace with enthusiasm; but Mirmex merely waved his hand. »This is only a uselessdesert,« he said. »There are many like it in the garden; but ride after me and I willshow you a more beautiful place.« Mirmex ran rapidly ahead over the bed of carrots, through the strawberryplants and under the gooseberry and currant bushes, where he stopped. »Here,« he said, »is the most beautiful spot in the whole land which you call Pa-radise. Here are the stalks of the sweetest things in the world and there are so manythat whole towns could live on them. The only problem is how to carry them can stop here and, if at any time you should wish to visit our Black Town, youwill always find here some of our workmen who will tell me of you
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